Chris Botti To Steven Tyler: Walk This Way, Please

On his last CD, When I Fall in Love, trumpeter Chris Botti collaborated with such smooth vocalists as Sting and Paula Cole. On his upcoming CD, called Still in Love, Botti calls upon Sting and Cole again but also delved into the rock world for -wait for it - Steven Tyler of Aerosmith, the vocalist behind such rock classics as “Walk This Way,” "Sweet Emotion" and “Dude Looks Like a Lady.”

Botti and Tyler collaborate on the old chestnut called “Smile,” which is one of nine vocal duets on the 13-song CD. In addition to Sting and Cole, confirmed tracks include “Lover Man” by Gladys Knight, “Good Morning Heartache” by Jill Scott, and Paul Buchanan of the Scottish group Blue Nile on “Are You Lonesome Tonight.”

Ymmm. Sounds tasty.

Other vocalists on the CD are Michael Buble and Renee Oldstead, both of whom feature Botti on their most recent projects. Still in Love, recorded in London and Los Angeles, will be available on Oct. 18.